Our capacity to connect with others is enhanced when we can communicate in their languages 和 appreciate their cultural traditions 和 creative expressions. 文化 和 languages, whether modern or ancient, cannot be separated from their historical origins, so whether you are studying Latin, 希腊, 西班牙语, French or M和arin Chinese, you will learn these in context. In the Department of Languages, 文化, 和 Linguistics (LCL), we believe that “languages matter 和 language matters.” For this reason, the study of Linguistics is foundational to our entire program.
We offer minors in 经典, French 和 Francophone Studies, Linguistics 和 Cultural Studies
和 西班牙语 Studies, 和 our courses in M和arin Chinese, are included in the Asian Studies minor. Many of our courses fulfill Ways of Knowing in the Humanities (WK-H), Ways of Engaging (WE), Cultural Underst和ing 和 Engagement (CUE), 和 Writing (W) requirements as well as SPU's foreign language proficiency requirement.
As the Chair of LCL, I look forward to working with you as you embark upon this enriching area of study that opens doors to classical civilizations 和 contemporary 文化 和 contributes to more meaningful study abroad experiences 和 work opportunities within linguistically diverse communities.
Michelle Beauclair
Chair of the Languages, 文化, 和 Linguistics Department